Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11

| SllSnt DluSn. "A young lawyer, j
imagine, will give case more time and
more careful attention than man
| whose business is more pressing. Then
again, young professional man is more
apt to be thoroughly informed, as he is
fresh from his law-books."
1 felt my importance increasing as
she spoke, and by the time she had fin
ished felt equal to the most compli-
Gated case that could have been pros
ented to me.
"AIy father, DR. John Northrup, was
until recently physician in active
practice in Kansas, where he has large
property interests. Last evening he
went out to make some purchases. for
which he paid. He had scarcely left
the store, however, before he was over
taken, arrested, and locked up on the
charge OF passing counterfeit money"
II did not getthe news until Z o'clock
this morning. had retired early, and
as my father had a latch key, I did not
notice that he had not como in. During
all the long night, my invalid father
YVES locked up in prison, among crimi-
inals and low people," Her eyes
flashed Indignantly, and it was with a
painful effort that she controlled the
tremor of her lips.
Il was in the deepest distress. at
once sought my friend, Rev. DR..
Brooks-do you know DR.. Brooks, rec
tor of Emanuel Protestant Episcopal
church ?"
/ said that had not the honor of the
reverend gentleman's acquaintance.
"He went with me to the Police
Court" she continued, "where we
learned that preliminary hearing Of
the charge against my father would
he held this morning. AS it is merely
a case of mistaken identity, and would
have been ridiculous if it had not been
painful, we did think it necessary, sup
posing, of course, that my father would
be discharged Immediately. To our
surprise, however, the Judge stated
that in the crowded condition of the
docket, the case could not be reached
until 8 a'cloclz, tomorrow morning, and
that my father must give bail for his
appearance, or remain in custody until
that time. Mr.. Brooks directed me to
you, of whom he had learned through
q mutual friend-I do not now recall
his name"
She stated the case detail, and
convinced me that her father had been
the victim of a mistake, which, in the
case OF gentleman of his weak health,
high social position and refinement,
of mind and habits, was nothing less
than an outrage. 1 expressed this
opinion with emphasis, and said that
somebody should be made to suffer for
it. Her fears were visibly lessened by
my enthusiasm.
"Of course, your father can procure
bail" I said
81 am afraid" she replied, hesitat,
ingly, Chat he cannot find bail in the
city for the amount required. The
Police Judge said that, owing to the
seriousness of the charge, he would
have to fix the bail at $4,000. Gu,
friend, the Reverend Mr.. Brooks, is
willing to sign the bail-bond, but he
owns only his home, and his name
would hardly be sufficient. We have
wealthy friends in Boston, but it woulc
take until tomorrow to get their as
sistance. The amount would be triGe
to papa, and he could deposit it il
cash, if he had not spent a great dea.
of money lately in furnishing his resi-
dence. We expect remittance from
papa's agent next week, and as it is fol
so short time perhaps-but I may
be asking too much of you-perhap:
you would not mind signing the bail
bond. Papa will make it all right ii
your fee, and the responsibility, which
is of course merely nominal, will las
for only few hours. But it is hardl,
fair for me to ask such service from
one who knows nothing of us. If
may use your telephone" she con
tinued, II will call up DIR. Brooks"
| She went to the telephone and rang
up certain number. When she got
response she spoke for moment to tn
person at the other end, and then aske,
me to take the receiver.
"Is this Mr.. Lacy?" came an inquiry
in carefully modulated, clerical kin,
of voice.
| I responded in the affirmative.
"My young friend, Miss Northrup
wishes me to say something to you il
reference to herself and her father
They are both connected with m,
church. the Battle Avenue Protestan
Episcopal, and are among our mos
valued members. lam we'll acquainted
with the antecedents Of DR.. Northrup
and they are such as TO render it i'm
possible that he should be guilty o
such an offence as he is charged with
He could have no possible motive 70